Senior Platform Software Engineer, System Engineering

We're in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

THE ROLE

Join the Systems Software team to architect and deliver the core software that powers the industry's most innovative, high-performance, and highly available storage platforms. You will own the full development lifecycle for mission-critical system components, from initial conception to customer deployment. This is a chance to apply deep systems expertise to solve complex hardware-software integration challenges, ensuring our customers experience zero-downtime and continuous innovation. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineering and cross-functional software teams to define the future of enterprise data storage.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Drive the end-to-end design, development, and debugging of high-performance, mission-critical system software in C/C++ for our upcoming storage platforms.

• Own the development and integration of critical control plane features—like configuration, event handling, and robust failover—that directly guarantee the platform's high availability and simplicity of management.

• Collaborate across engineering teams and with external vendors to define hardware-software interfaces and implement low-level components for system bring-up, driver development, and L2/L3 networking functionality.

• Architect and implement software solutions for complex tasks, such as firmware management and updating, ensuring the process minimizes availability impact for thousands of global customers.

• Act as a technical mentor for the team, leading complex assignments, setting high standards for code quality and maintainability, and providing technical guidance on cross-functional initiatives.

• We are primarily an in-office environment and therefore, you will be expected to work from the Santa Clara, CA office in compliance with Pure's policies, unless you are on PTO, or work travel, or other approved leave.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Exceptional proficiency in C/C++ (C++11 and beyond), with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and debugging large-scale, high-performance systems software.

• Deep expertise in *Linux or NIX-based systems programming, including a strong understanding of kernel-level concepts and hands-on experience in driver development.

• Demonstrable experience with the full lifecycle of hardware-software integration, including system bring-up, platform requirements definition, and debugging low-level interfaces (e.g., BMC, BIOS, PCI-e, I2C/SMBUS).

• Strong technical leadership skills to independently determine methods on new, complex assignments, make impactful technical recommendations, and informally lead development initiatives.

• Practical experience with storage or L2/L3 networking protocols and components, enabling you to deliver features that meet demanding mission-critical application requirements.

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Pure Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Pure Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been Named Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in the Bay Area, Fortune's Best Workplaces for Millennials and certified as a Great Place to Work
• Pure Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources and company-sponsored team events. Check out for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA- if you're invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We're forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn't just accepted but embraced. That's why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.
 
Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

JOIN US AND BRING YOUR BEST.

BRING YOUR BOLD.

BRING YOUR FLASH.